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World English Bible
1 Kings 3:10
The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had requested this.
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had requested this.
Hebrew Names Version
The speech pleased the Lord, that Shlomo had asked this thing.
The speech pleased the Lord, that Shlomo had asked this thing.
King James Version
And the speech pleased the Lord , that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the speech pleased the Lord , that Solomon had asked this thing.
English Standard Version
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
New Century Version
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked this.
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked this.
New English Translation
The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request.
The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request.
Amplified Bible
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
New American Standard Bible
Now it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
Now it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And this pleased the Lorde wel, that Salomon had desired this thing.
And this pleased the Lorde wel, that Salomon had desired this thing.
Legacy Standard Bible
And it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
And it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
Contemporary English Version
God said: Solomon, I'm pleased that you asked for this. You could have asked to live a long time or to be rich. Or you could have asked for your enemies to be destroyed. Instead, you asked for wisdom to make right decisions.
God said: Solomon, I'm pleased that you asked for this. You could have asked to live a long time or to be rich. Or you could have asked for your enemies to be destroyed. Instead, you asked for wisdom to make right decisions.
Complete Jewish Bible
What Shlomo had said in making this request pleased Adonai.
What Shlomo had said in making this request pleased Adonai.
Darby Translation
And the word pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the word pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Easy-to-Read Version
The Lord was happy that Solomon asked for wisdom.
The Lord was happy that Solomon asked for wisdom.
George Lamsa Translation
And it pleased the LORD because Solomon had asked this thing.
And it pleased the LORD because Solomon had asked this thing.
Good News Translation
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this,
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this,
Lexham English Bible
The word was good in the eyes of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
The word was good in the eyes of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
Literal Translation
And the word was good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the word was good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
This pleased the LORDE well, that Salomon axed soch a peticion.
This pleased the LORDE well, that Salomon axed soch a peticion.
American Standard Version
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Bible in Basic English
Now these words and Solomon's request were pleasing to the Lord.
Now these words and Solomon's request were pleasing to the Lord.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And this pleased the Lorde well that Solomon had desired this thing,
And this pleased the Lorde well that Solomon had desired this thing,
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
King James Version (1611)
And the speach pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the speach pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it was pleasing before the Lord, that Solomon asked this thing.
And it was pleasing before the Lord, that Solomon asked this thing.
English Revised Version
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Berean Standard Bible
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request.
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor the world pleside bifore the Lord, that Salomon hadde axid sich a thing.
Therfor the world pleside bifore the Lord, that Salomon hadde axid sich a thing.
Young's Literal Translation
And the thing is good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon hath asked this thing,
And the thing is good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon hath asked this thing,
Update Bible Version
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
New King James Version
The speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
The speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
New Living Translation
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom.
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom.
New Life Bible
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
New Revised Standard
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And the thing was good in the eyes of the Lord, - that Solomon had asked this thing;
And the thing was good in the eyes of the Lord, - that Solomon had asked this thing;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word was pleasing to the Lord, that Solomon had asked such a thing.
And the word was pleasing to the Lord, that Solomon had asked such a thing.
Revised Standard Version
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
THE MESSAGE
God, the Master, was delighted with Solomon's response. And God said to him, "Because you have asked for this and haven't grasped after a long life, or riches, or the doom of your enemies, but you have asked for the ability to lead and govern well, I'll give you what you've asked for—I'm giving you a wise and mature heart. There's never been one like you before; and there'll be no one after. As a bonus, I'm giving you both the wealth and glory you didn't ask for—there's not a king anywhere who will come up to your mark. And if you stay on course, keeping your eye on the life-map and the God-signs as your father David did, I'll also give you a long life."
God, the Master, was delighted with Solomon's response. And God said to him, "Because you have asked for this and haven't grasped after a long life, or riches, or the doom of your enemies, but you have asked for the ability to lead and govern well, I'll give you what you've asked for—I'm giving you a wise and mature heart. There's never been one like you before; and there'll be no one after. As a bonus, I'm giving you both the wealth and glory you didn't ask for—there's not a king anywhere who will come up to your mark. And if you stay on course, keeping your eye on the life-map and the God-signs as your father David did, I'll also give you a long life."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
It was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
It was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
Contextual Overview
5 In Gibeon Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what I shall give you. 6 Solomon said, You have shown to your servant David my father great lovingkindness, according as he walked before you in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you; and you have kept for him this great lovingkindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 7 Now, Yahweh my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child; I don't know how to go out or come in. 8 Your servant is in the midst of your people which you have chosen, a great people, that can't be numbered nor counted for multitude. 9 Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this your great people? 10 The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 God said to him, Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life, neither have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice; 12 behold, I have done according to your word: behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there has been none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like you. 13 I have also given you that which you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that there shall not be any among the kings like you, all your days. 14 If you will walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as your father David did walk, then I will lengthen your days.
Bible Verse Review
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pleased: Proverbs 15:8
Cross-References
Genesis 2:25
They were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
They were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
Genesis 3:7
Both of their eyes were opened, and they knew that they were naked. They sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
Both of their eyes were opened, and they knew that they were naked. They sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
Genesis 3:17
To Adam he said, "Because you have listened to your wife's voice, and have eaten of the tree, of which I commanded you, saying, 'You shall not eat of it,' cursed is the ground for your sake. In toil you will eat of it all the days of your life.
To Adam he said, "Because you have listened to your wife's voice, and have eaten of the tree, of which I commanded you, saying, 'You shall not eat of it,' cursed is the ground for your sake. In toil you will eat of it all the days of your life.
Genesis 3:18
Thorns also and thistles will it bring forth to you; and you will eat the herb of the field.
Thorns also and thistles will it bring forth to you; and you will eat the herb of the field.
Exodus 3:6
Moreover he said, "I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look at God.
Moreover he said, "I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look at God.
Exodus 32:25
When Moses saw that the people had broken loose, (for Aaron had let them loose for a derision among their enemies,)
When Moses saw that the people had broken loose, (for Aaron had let them loose for a derision among their enemies,)
Job 23:15
Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.
Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.
Psalms 119:120
My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments.
My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments.
Isaiah 33:14
The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling has seized the godless ones: Who among us can dwell with the devouring fire? who among us can dwell with everlasting burning?
The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling has seized the godless ones: Who among us can dwell with the devouring fire? who among us can dwell with everlasting burning?
Isaiah 47:3
Your nakedness shall be uncovered, yes, your shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and will spare no man.
Your nakedness shall be uncovered, yes, your shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and will spare no man.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. Understanding in the affairs of civil government; since he had respect not to his own private benefit and advantage, but the good of the people he governed, and the honour and glory of God, who had set him over them, they being his chosen people, and whose vicegerent he was.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Although Solomon’s choice was made “in a dream” 1 Kings 3:5, we must regard it as springing from his will in some degree, and therefore as indicative of his moral character.
